7A--PETRA SOFWARE LICENSE RENEWAL Notice of Intent
ID: 140G0325Q0057Type: Special Notice
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INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THEUS GEOLOGICAL SURVEYOFFICE OF ACQUISITON GRANTSSACRAMENTO, CA, 95819, USA

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Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

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IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION SOFTWARE (PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) (7A21)
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    The Department of the Interior, specifically the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), intends to award a purchase order for the renewal of the Petra Software License to IHS Markit. This procurement is essential for the California Water Science Center's program, which assesses the impact of oil and gas development on groundwater users, utilizing Petra software for storing and analyzing geological and well data. The software is unique to IHS Markit and is critical for the USGS's mission, as it enables advanced data analyses necessary for petrophysical interpretations. Interested parties may submit inquiries via email to Ruperto Lujan at rlujan@usgs.gov by March 24, 2025, at 0800 hrs central time, as no competitive solicitation will be issued.

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